FeatherShell - a fractal curiosity

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This is a 3D fractal sculpture that exudes an unmistakably organic vibe. In your mind's eye, it could be a rare shell from uncharted seas, a mystical artifact imbued with magical powers... or maybe it's simply a visually striking chunk of eye candy. Feathery shapes fan out along the top and bottom edges, swirling into elegant forms as you move closer to the center. Update - When I initially uploaded this shape, I mistakenly included the wrong 'Full' version of the object. It got mixed up with a very similar shape. The files should now be correct. This is a solid model that scales well. I've successfully printed this file in PLA at 54mm up to about 160mm across. The full version will require supports - lots and lots of them. It's not an easy print. I had good luck using Cura's Tree supports. I've slightly flattened and adjusted parts of the full version to help it adhere to the print bed. The first 20 or so layers can be challenging, with many small areas slowly merging together. You may need to slow down the print to avoid tipping. The split version is much easier to print, but still has some overhang that will require support. Created using Mandelbulb 3D - an app for exploring 3D fractal shapes and spaces. It includes tools for grabbing 3D mesh objects (or point clouds). Zbrush was used to clean and prepare the shape.